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Saab 9-3 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2002–2007) — Second Generation

The second-generation Saab 9-3 covers three distinct bodies — a practical Estate 5-door, an open-top Cabrio and a classic Sedan — each sharing the same Swedish focus on comfortable long-distance driving.

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Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions

The Saab 9-3 engine range mixes petrol and diesel units with manual or automatic gearboxes, always driving the front wheels. A 1.8 MT petrol with manual shifting suits the Estate 5-door or Cabrio, while a 2.2 AT diesel automatic offers relaxed touring in the Cabrio. Turbocharging gives strong mid-range pull without large displacement.

Estate 5-door — Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1797 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	167 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	230 hp	169 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	230 hp	169 kW	320 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	250 hp	184 kW	350 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	250 hp	184 kW	350 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	256 hp	188 kW	355 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	256 hp	188 kW	355 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Cabrio — Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1797 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	167 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	155 kW	300 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	230 hp	169 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	230 hp	169 kW	320 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	250 hp	184 kW	350 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	250 hp	184 kW	350 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	256 hp	188 kW	355 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	256 hp	188 kW	355 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	118 hp	87 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	118 hp	87 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.2 MT	Diesel	2171 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 AT	Diesel	2171 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	155 kW	300 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Sedan — Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	167 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	155 kW	300 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	230 hp	169 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	230 hp	169 kW	320 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	250 hp	184 kW	350 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	250 hp	184 kW	350 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.2 MT	Diesel	2171 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 AT	Diesel	2171 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	155 kW	300 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Saab 9-3 Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Saab 9-3 Dimensions

Estate 5-door Saab 9-3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1405 kg	1940 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1455 kg	2010 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1430 kg	2010 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1405 kg	1940 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1470 kg	2000 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1440 kg	2010 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1475 kg	2010 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1460 kg	2010 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1485 kg	2010 kg	145 mm
2.8 MT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1570 kg	2120 kg	145 mm
2.8 AT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1645 kg	2120 kg	145 mm
2.8 AT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1570 kg	2120 kg	145 mm
2.8 MT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1545 kg	2120 kg	145 mm
2.8 MT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1545 kg	2120 kg	145 mm
2.8 AT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1570 kg	2120 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1530 kg	2100 kg	145 mm
1.9 AT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1535 kg	2100 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1510 kg	2100 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1535 kg	2100 kg	145 mm
1.9 AT	4670 mm	1752 mm	1578 mm	2675 mm	1545 kg	2100 kg	145 mm

Cabrio — Saab 9-3 Dimensions

Cabrio Saab 9-3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1580 kg	1970 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1585 kg	2040 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1585 kg	2040 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1520 kg	1970 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1620 kg	2070 kg	140 mm
2.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1750 kg	2110 kg	145 mm
2.8 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1750 kg	2110 kg	145 mm
2.8 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1750 kg	2110 kg	145 mm
2.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1750 kg	2110 kg	145 mm
2.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1650 kg	Not provided	145 mm
2.8 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1675 kg	Not provided	145 mm
1.9 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	1970 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1580 kg	1970 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1625 kg	2130 kg	145 mm
1.9 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1650 kg	2130 kg	145 mm
2.2 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1580 kg	1970 kg	145 mm
2.2 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	1970 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1520 kg	1970 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1620 kg	2070 kg	140 mm

Sedan — Saab 9-3 Dimensions

Sedan Saab 9-3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1375 kg	1905 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1375 kg	1905 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1480 kg	2010 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1510 kg	1980 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1460 kg	1990 kg	140 mm
2.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1555 kg	2060 kg	145 mm
2.8 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1605 kg	2060 kg	145 mm
2.8 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1605 kg	2060 kg	145 mm
2.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1555 kg	2060 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1495 kg	2030 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1500 kg	2030 kg	145 mm
1.9 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1495 kg	2030 kg	145 mm
2.2 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1490 kg	2020 kg	140 mm
2.2 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1500 kg	2030 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1375 kg	1905 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1466 mm	2675 mm	1490 kg	2020 kg	140 mm

Saab 9-3 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door — Saab 9-3 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Saab 9-3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.8 MT	477 l	1331 l
2.0 MT	477 l	1331 l
2.0 AT	477 l	1331 l
2.0 MT	477 l	1331 l
2.0 AT	477 l	1331 l
2.0 MT	477 l	1331 l
2.0 AT	477 l	1331 l
2.0 MT	477 l	1331 l
2.0 AT	477 l	1331 l
2.8 MT	477 l	1331 l
2.8 AT	477 l	1331 l
2.8 AT	477 l	1331 l
2.8 MT	477 l	1331 l
2.8 MT	477 l	1331 l
2.8 AT	477 l	1331 l
1.9 MT	477 l	1331 l
1.9 AT	477 l	1331 l
1.9 MT	477 l	1331 l
1.9 MT	477 l	1331 l
1.9 AT	477 l	1331 l

Cabrio — Saab 9-3 Cargo Space

Cabrio Saab 9-3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.8 MT	232 l	352 l
2.0 MT	232 l	352 l
2.0 AT	232 l	352 l
2.0 MT	232 l	352 l
2.0 MT	232 l	352 l
2.8 MT	232 l	352 l
2.8 AT	232 l	352 l
2.8 AT	232 l	352 l
2.8 MT	232 l	352 l
2.8 MT	232 l	352 l
2.8 AT	232 l	352 l
1.9 AT	232 l	352 l
1.9 MT	232 l	352 l
1.9 MT	232 l	352 l
1.9 AT	232 l	352 l
2.2 MT	232 l	352 l
2.2 AT	232 l	352 l
2.0 AT	232 l	352 l
2.0 AT	232 l	352 l

Sedan — Saab 9-3 Cargo Space

Sedan Saab 9-3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.8 MT	425 l
2.0 MT	425 l
2.0 AT	425 l
2.0 MT	425 l
2.0 MT	425 l
2.8 MT	425 l
2.8 AT	425 l
2.8 AT	425 l
2.8 MT	425 l
1.9 MT	425 l
1.9 MT	425 l
1.9 AT	425 l
2.2 MT	425 l
2.2 AT	425 l
2.0 AT	425 l
2.0 AT	425 l